June Newsletter 2008  
 

  1. Shooting On-Site at Book Expo Canada - McArthur Mystery
  2. Moving Stories Previews Line Up at BEC Event June 15
  3. Bert Kish Directs Andrew Davidson's The Gargoyle
  4. King Kiosks "Bundle for Booksellers" CBA Marketing Program
  5. James Patterson, James McCreath Live from BEA 08

 

  
 

Shooting at Book Expo Canada

We're in the business of moving your stories, and Kim McArthur is all about moving her mysteries.


BookShorts is pleased to be working again with one of our most savvy and proactive publishers, McArthur & Company. In a single intense day of shooting during BookExpo Canada, we will get up close and personal with EIGHT of their mystery authors.

Want to be shot? No mystery there! We have two remaining slots available on Sunday June 15th only. For more information or to book your interview, contact: Sherry Naylor at MEISNER, DE GROOT & ASSOCIATES, Judith Keenan at BookShorts or visit BookShorts' BookExpo webpage.

Moving Stories Film Preview at BookExpo Canada!

Step right up, come one come all to our exciting Moving Stories Film Festival Preview at Book Expo Canada on Sunday June 15th. Swing by the BookShorts Lounge (South End 800 Aisle) and stay awhile! You’ll have the opportunity to meet some of the authors, directors and filmmakers including Paul Quarrington, Rachel Peters, Susan Swan, and Irene Duma. Judith Keenan will be on hand to introduce the artists and roll the festival preview. Showtime starts at 2:00 pm Look for the motorcycle. You don’t want to miss this!

Moving Stories Films are available to eligible event producers. Request a preview DVD and enquire about hosting an event in your community!

See the expanding tour scchedule http://www.movingstoriesfilmfest.com

BookShorts Literacy Program would like to thank Canadian Heritage and Getty Images for their generous support of MovingStories Films.

Bert Kish Directs Andrew Davidson’s The Gargoyle

His debut novel hasn’t even hit the shelves yet, but author Andrew Davidson is already huge news. Davidson delivers a unique love story that transcends time and space, with a narrative that connects a tragic accident victim whose life is forever changed by mysterious woman who knows him from long, long ago.

Watch for The Gargoyle, which will be released August 5 in Canada, the US and the UK.

Can’t wait? Watch for the cinematic interpretation of The Gargoyle in July, directed by Bert Kish and produced by BookShorts.

More about the shoot at >> http://www.movingstoriesfilmfest.com

Reminder MSFF late deadline July 10

Lots of films in so far, and more on the way - make sure yours are postmarked July 10 to qualify for late submission deadline! Guidelines and info at MOVINGSTORIESFILMFEST.COM or WithoutaBox.com

Take Advantage of the Bundle for Booksellers!

CBA and BookShorts are pleased to offer our Bundle for Booksellers to CBA members. This amazing interactive marketing initiative combines the technology of KING kiosks and the custom video content of MOVINGSTORIES.TV.

Our Bundle for Booksellers includes:

  • MovingStories.TV video programs featuring BookShort Films, Author Profiles, Book Preview Trailers and Original Web Shows to highlight new and popular books
  • Elegant slim Plynth Classic Kiosk designed by King Products
  • Options to customize the kiosk to your own design
  • Installation and a full year of hosting and technical support

A Special Marketing Initiative Sponsored by the CBA at BEC!

James Squared at BookExpo America!

What’s better than one James? Why double James, of course! Two of our favourite Jameses – James Patterson and James McCreath – took the BookExpo America show floor by storm.

Our US Correspondent Lynn Rosen spoke with mega-bestselling author James Patterson, who had a little trouble remembering his name, what with 8 books out this year alone. See his interview on teh BookShorts Blog>> http://bookshorts.com/blog/

McCreath isn’t shy about feeling like a rock star as fans line up to get his autograph! Check him out strutting his stuff at BEA. He clearly hasn’t had his fill, as he’ll be returning to conduct more interviews at BookExpo Canada on June 15 and 16. Be sure to catch his new short film A Life’s Passion (to be broadcast on CBC this fall) based on his epic drama Renaldo in Booth 837 and at the BookShorts Lounge (South End 800 Aisle). Click here to view the trailer.

  

About BookShorts
BookShorts are short films adapted from books, including exclusive behind-the-scenes features. They have screened nationally on television specialty channels, in film and literary festivals from Vancouver to St. John's, New York and Washington. BookShorts Literacy Program is supported by Canadian Heritage Book Publishing Industry Development Fund and our partners in the Canadian publishing community .For media catalogue, visit www.bookshorts.com.

Judith Keenan, BookShorts Literacy Program / BookShorts Inc.

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